Abstract
We investigated an increase in Trichosporon asahii isolates among inpatients. We identified 63 cases; 4 involved disseminated disease. Trichosporon species was recovered from equipment cleaning rooms, washbasins, and fomites, which suggests transmission through washbasins. Patient washbasins should be single-patient use only; adherence to appropriate hospital disinfection guidelines was recommended.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cross Infection / diagnosis
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Cross Infection / microbiology*
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Cross Infection / prevention & control
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Disinfection / standards*
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Equipment Contamination
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Female
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Fomites / microbiology
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Guideline Adherence
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Guidelines as Topic
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Humans
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Intensive Care Units / standards*
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Jamaica
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Trichosporon / genetics
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Trichosporon / isolation & purification*
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Trichosporonosis / diagnosis
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Trichosporonosis / microbiology*
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Trichosporonosis / prevention & control
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Young Adult